Vanuatu is the fastest citizenship-by-investment program in the world — 45 to 60 days, no residency, no interview. But the right route (DSP or CIIP) depends on your budget, your family size, and whether you want $50,000 back after four years. We’ll walk through both on a $100 strategy call — no sales pressure, just facts.
Talk to Sofia — our 24/7 AI Global Mobility Advisor. She’ll ask about your passport, budget, and goal, and recommend the best-fit program in 5 minutes.
Call Sofia · +1 (762) 214-2510Both are government-authorized Vanuatu citizenship-by-investment programs. The differences are refundability, fees, and processing partner. Most single applicants and couples pick DSP. Some families who want a partial return of capital pick CIIP. We’ll model both on the call.
| Factor | DSP | CIIP |
|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | $130,000 | $165,000 ($50K refunded yr 4) |
| Couple | $150,000 | $180,000 ($50K refunded yr 4) |
| Family of 4 | $180,000 | $200,000 ($50K refunded yr 4) |
| Due-diligence fee | $5,500 per adult | $8,000 per adult |
| Processing time | 45–60 days | 45–60 days |
| Residency required | None | None |
| Physical presence | One biometrics appointment | One biometrics appointment |
| Capital returned | No — donation | $50,000 after 4 years |
In December 2024, the European Council fully and permanently suspended the EU visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu, citing due-diligence concerns over its CBI programs. The UK requires a full visa from Vanuatu citizens — there is no ETA option. We will not sell you around this. If Schengen or the UK is what you need, Vanuatu is the wrong answer and we’ll say so on the call.
Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access to around 86 countries, including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and most of Asia-Pacific and South America. Not the Schengen area (suspended 12 December 2024), not the UK, not the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. If you need to visit any of those, you’ll still need your primary passport.
No commitment beyond the strategy call. If Vanuatu isn’t the right fit for you, we’ll tell you that on the call and point you to a better option.
45 minutes on Zoom. We review your passport, family, goals, and confirm Vanuatu is actually right for you. Honest yes or no.
Police clearances, certified passport copies, bank references, proof of funds, medicals, marriage & birth certificates. We provide the exact checklist.
Application goes to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office via a licensed agent. Government runs tier-one due diligence (Interpol, OFAC, PEP, financial checks).
Citizenship Commission issues an in-principle approval. Contribution is paid. Oath of allegiance is scheduled and taken at a Vanuatu consulate or by authorized commissioner.
Certificate of Citizenship and Vanuatu biometric passport delivered via secure courier. Total elapsed time: 45–60 days from submission.
45–60 days typical — no Caribbean program, no EU program, comes close.
You are never required to visit or live in Vanuatu to qualify or to keep your citizenship.
Whole process runs digitally except for one biometrics appointment (Vanuatu / Dubai / HK / New Caledonia).
Spouse plus dependent children in a single application under clear government rules.
Vanuatu law permits dual nationality. Your home country’s rule is a separate check — we cover it on the call.
Vanuatu imposes no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax on its citizens.
Citizenship passes to your children born after you naturalize. A long-term asset, not a short-term pass.
Vanuatu is a full Commonwealth nation — useful context for certain regional and intergovernmental benefits.
Short, straight answers. If yours isn’t here, bring it to the $100 call — that’s the right forum for your specific situation.
45 minutes with me, Ankit Agarwal. We’ll model both DSP and CIIP against your specific family structure, timeline, and budget — and tell you straight if Vanuatu isn’t the right program for your goals.
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